Tag: Ghana civil society
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West Africa Civil Society Week Opens in Accra with a Call for Stronger Democracy and Civic Engagement
The 3rd West Africa Civil Society Week (WACS Week 2025) opened in Accra on 19–20 November, bringing together civil society leaders, policymakers, and activists from across the region to tackle the pressing challenges of shrinking civic space, democratic backsliding, and youth engagement in West Africa. The event opened with a keynote address by the ECOWAS…
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GCAG: State Agencies Shielding Illegal Miners Must Face Justice
The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey (GCAG) has urged the Government of Ghana to take immediate and decisive measures to combat illegal mining, locally referred to as galamsey, emphasizing that national security and environmental stability are under threat. At a press conference in Accra, the Coalition demanded the immediate revocation of Legislative Instrument (L.I.) 2462, which…